Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets development consent decision announced
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate reports that development consent has been granted for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets project. The scheme includes offshore export cables, landfall infrastructure, onshore export cables, substations, grid connection cables and related works, following a six-month examination under the Planning Act 2008.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors because major energy infrastructure can affect land use, access, easements, and nearby development constraints. It also signals continued activity in nationally significant infrastructure planning, which may influence local property and planning considerations.
Key points
- Development consent has been granted for the transmission assets linked to two offshore wind projects.
- The project includes offshore and onshore cables, substations and circuit breaker compounds.
- The application was examined by the Planning Inspectorate and completed within statutory timescales.
- Local communities, authorities and other interested parties were able to participate in the examination.
- The decision and supporting evidence are available on the National Infrastructure Planning website.
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